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The report, discussed and revised at the meeting, includes recommendations for monthly nonconfidential updates on critical incidents the board is monitoring; publication of racial, ethnic and geographic data on traffic stops, arrests and use of force; evaluation of pretext stops; and a requirement that the department publish SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time‑bound) implementation schedules for high‑impact policy changes.

The board considered refinements to language on de‑escalation, body‑worn camera activation expectations and a process for CPRB and community engagement on policy changes. The board added a clarifying paragraph to the report stating that CPRB is advisory and does not have authority to compel investigations or department action; it also noted that the board is able to receive complaints (to date, zero reported to the board).

Vote and outcome: A motion to approve the annual report passed by roll call. The record shows Member Bryant voted no; Members Byrd, Christensen, Jim Ralph, Grant, Smith, Hahn and Chairman Solorio voted yes. The chair announced the motion passes.

Why it matters: The recommendations are intended to improve public trust by setting clearer expectations for departmental reporting, community engagement on policy changes and measurable timelines for implementing reforms that affect transparency and civil‑rights issues.

What happens next: With board approval, staff said the report will be finalized and prepared for transmittal to the city council and other appropriate city officials, per the board's normal process.

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Lieutenant Michael Hammond, area command division, described the Community Housing Assessment Team (CHAT), park rangers, the Homeless Engagement and Response Program (HARP) and a clinician‑paired co‑response unit (INSERT). Hammond said CHAT staffing expanded from four members in 2020 to 12 members by mid‑2025 and that increased staffing allowed CHAT to handle more dispatched calls.

Key details and statistics: Hammond said that in 2025, CHAT handled roughly \"3% of all dispatch calls\" and operates seven days a week, with members working 11‑hour shifts in a rotating schedule. CHAT documents contacts in an Esri database and provides shelter referrals, mental‑health linkage, transportation and other services. Hammond said mobile outreach can be time intensive: \"A single CHAT call may take several hours,\" and those longer engagements can prevent multiple future calls for service.

Program structure and partners: The department said it formed CHAT and related services after federal and court developments affected homelessness enforcement. Hammond cited the Ninth Circuit decision in Martin v. Boise (2018) as a pivot point for earlier local practice and said the department has continued to adapt after subsequent legal and federal developments. He listed partner organizations that work with CHAT, including Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS), Telecare, Turning Point, Salvation Army, Downtown Streets Team and the Gospel Mission.

Other units described:
- Park rangers: Education‑focused teams assigned to parks; planned to reach 12 positions with six currently filled, covering major parks and handling municipal‑code education and noncriminal enforcement.
- HARP: A small, officer‑led engagement team assigned to outreach and partnerships to address chronic encampments and build case management referrals.
- INSERT (co‑response): Two clinicians paired with officers to respond to higher‑level behavioral‑health calls during weekday hours.

Funding and staffing: Hammond said CHAT began with county and state grant support and expanded with local and county collaboration. A board member asked whether CHAT funding is grant‑based; staff replied the program is funded through a county corrections/probation funding mechanism (described in the meeting as a California Corrections-linked board) and jurisdictional partners, and the department said it would be willing to use general‑fund dollars if needed to sustain the model.

Success stories and limits: Hammond shared two brief success stories: one individual who secured housing and enrolled in trade school after CHAT and partner follow‑up, and another who entered sober housing and later worked with street outreach programs. He stressed that success often requires sustained contact and can take months or years. Board members and public commenters urged expanded clinician staffing and 24‑hour coverage; staff said clinician retention is a countywide challenge and that BHRS maintains a 24‑hour line for urgent clinical support.

Why it matters: Board members and many public commenters framed homelessness as a multiagency challenge requiring housing, behavioral‑health services and coordinated outreach. The presentation highlighted operational changes and partnerships the city says are intended to reduce emergency room transports and criminalization of homelessness while connecting people to services.

Next steps and open questions: Staff said they will continue quarterly community forums, refine metrics (including shelter placements and follow‑through), and track outcomes from increased CHAT staffing. The department said it will provide additional data to the board, including budget breakdowns and coordinated entry wait list details upon request.

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The calls for repeal came during the board's public comment period. Mary Rogers, a Modesto resident, told the board: \"I urge the police oversight board to request that the city council remove the mask wearing restrictions from Ordinance 4-23.02.\" Celia Garcia Perez, reading a letter from the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Stanislaus County Social Justice Team, said the group \"stand[s] in solidarity\" with Central Valley BIPOC and the ACLU in calling for a full repeal.

Why it matters: speakers said the ordinance has been used selectively and could expose the city to legal challenges while deterring people from protesting. Multiple commenters tied the June 14 arrests at an anti-deportation protest to enforcement of the ordinance and to disparate treatment of Black, Brown and immigrant community members.

What the board is doing: Board member Patricia (committee chair) presented an update from the ad hoc committee formed to review Modesto Municipal Code 4-23.02. The committee said it has:
- Reviewed letters from the ACLU and the First Amendment Coalition.
- Planned a bilingual community engagement survey (English/Spanish).
- Reached out to other jurisdictions with similar ordinances to learn how they interpret and enforce those rules.
- Drafted near-term deliverables: (1) a special recommendation to the city manager with repeal or amendment options, (2) a concise memo summarizing stakeholder input, and (3) a proposed timeline for city manager review and public discussion.

Community voices: Speakers included Alex (CIRES), a representative of Central Valley BIPOC, Laricana (a Modesto resident), Julissa, Edward Diaz (CD BIPOC organizing committee) and Margie (president of Invested Progressive in Oakdale). Several asked the board to use its advisory role to push the city council toward a full repeal rather than an amendment.

Board response and process notes: Board members acknowledged the public comments and the committee's ongoing work. The committee said it will continue stakeholder engagement in the coming weeks and anticipates drafting recommendations to bring back to the CPRB and the city manager.

What the record shows: public comments repeatedly requested repeal of the anti-mask subsection of Ordinance 4-23.02 and asked the CPRB to transmit a clear recommendation to the council. The committee reported that, to date, it has collected community input and will produce a draft recommendation and timeline for consideration.

Looking ahead: the ad hoc committee will finalize outreach results and return to the CPRB with a draft recommendation that the board can vote to forward to the city manager and city council.

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